Pros Of Meeting That RDA/The Cons Of Skimping Out:

Selenium is an element high in antioxidants, which protect cells from damage, and thus are all the craze in the health-conscious world of today. Research has connected proper selenium intake with lowered odds of prostate cancer. Research on healthy people in the U.S. has shown that their bodies contain proper selenium levels.

Some health conditions like HIV, Crohn's disease, and others have been connected to low selenium levels. People fed intravenously also become at risk for low selenium.

Selenium has also been studied at great length in attempts to prove connected to a wide array of diseases and medical issues.